•  Reading & Using Forms • 5

Graphic Literacy Level 03

Here are some engaging hands-on activities for adult learners to practice Reading and Using Forms, along with a materials list:

Hands-On Activities

1. Form Scavenger Hunt
   
   

   • Activity: Participants search for specific information in various workplace forms (e.g., invoices, job applications, medical forms).

   • Materials:

     • Sample forms (employment applications, tax forms, invoices).

     • Pens and highlighters.

2. Fill-in-the-Blank Challenge
   
   

   • Activity: Participants complete missing sections of forms based on provided scenarios.

   • Materials:

     • Partially completed forms.

     • Scenario cards with missing details.

3. Error Identification Exercise
   
   

   • Activity: Participants review forms with intentional errors and correct them.

   • Materials:

     • Forms with common mistakes.

     • Red pens for corrections.

4. Workplace Form Comparison
   
   

   • Activity: Participants compare different types of forms to understand their purpose and structure.

   • Materials:

     • Various workplace forms (payroll sheets, order forms, medical records).

     • Sorting trays.

5. Real-World Application Scenarios
   
   

   • Activity: Participants practice filling out forms based on real-life situations, such as applying for a job or submitting an expense report.

   • Materials:

     • Blank forms.

     • Sample workplace documents.

Explore more workplace literacy strategies here and additional interactive teaching methods here.

Materials List

• Paper: Blank forms, printed worksheets.

• Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.

• Scenario Cards: Pre-written real-life form completion problems.

• Sorting Trays: For organizing different types of forms.

• Business Reports and Forms: Printable worksheets for workplace applications.

These activities make reading and using forms practical and engaging in workplace scenarios.